Netflix changes the game, now offering downloads for offline viewing
Netflix announced that it will be letting users download shows and movies so that they can be watched offline.
Black Friday shoppers get early start on Thanksgiving
As the Thanksgiving holiday wound down, Bay Area shoppers took to the mall and other retailers that opened Thursday as consumers sought to get a jump start on Black Friday holiday shopping.
Twitter accidentally suspends account of CEO Jack Dorsey
Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey says the social media platform accidentally suspended his account.
Stanford study finds teens unable to distinguish between fake, real news
A study released Tuesday by Stanford University researchers has found that a majority of middle-age students were unable to distinguish between real news and fake news, raising questions about how social media site can prevent the spread of misinformation.
Dow surpasses 19,000 for first time
The Dow Jones industrial average is closing above 19,000 for the first time as a post-election rally drives indexes further into record territory.
Facebook fixing fake news problem with CEO at trade summit
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg urged world leaders meeting in Peru on Saturday to help get more people online to improve global living standards while separately announcing new measures to cut down on fake news stories on the social network that some suggest could have helped sway the U.S. presidential election.
US judge temporarily blocks SF law restricting short-term rentals
A federal judge said in San Francisco today that he will temporarily block a new city law that prohibits rental booking services such as Airbnb Inc. from collecting fees for rentals of unregistered units.
Not content with rentals, Airbnb adds local tours and activities
Not content to just rent out rooms and homes, Airbnb is adding local tours and activities to its travel services in a number of cities.
Twitter suspends several alt-right accounts
Twitter has suspended the accounts of several prominent members of the so-called "alt-right" in an apparent crack down on accounts tied to hate speech or threats of violence.
Tips to save money on prescription drugs
With prescription drug prices climbing, Fred Elsberry, President and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Better Business Bureau says it pays to go in search of the best possible deal.
JetBlue flash sale offers one way flights as low as $34
JetBlue is offering a 48 hour flash sale with one way flights as low as $34.
'Tis the season for holiday hiring
The seasonal hiring season is in full swing. If you or someone you know is looking for a seasonal job, the holiday season is awash in all manner of jobs. It's not just at a retail counter, but in support positions that are growing in leaps and bounds.
New OREO chocolate bars hit store candy aisle
OREO fans who are also fans of chocolate can now rejoice that the two are making a sweet debut together in the candy aisle!
Zuckerberg: 'Crazy' to say Facebook influenced election
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the idea that fake news spread on Facebook influenced the outcome of the U.S. election is "crazy."
Grubhub CEO backtracks after asking Trump supporters to quit
The co-founder of food delivery service Grubhub sent an email to all his employees suggesting that supporters of President-elect Donald Trump should resign, then issued a statement saying he welcomes all employees, regardless of their political beliefs.
Dow steady above 18K post-Election Day
Despite fears of a financial meltdown following the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, the U.S. stock market appeared to be steady in early trading. The Dow was over 18,300 as Wall Street got down to business Wednesday.
British Airways to add flights from Oakland to London next year
British Airways will begin offering non-stop service from Oakland to London beginning next year as part of Oakland International Airport's expanding service to Europe, airport officials announced today.
Two OREO products being recalled
A nationwide, voluntary recall has been issued for two types of Oreo Fudge Cremes products.
Apple adds keyboard touch functions to Mac in major refresh
CUPERTINO, Calif. (KTVU) - Apple is preparing for a launch of one its products Thursday, and it's rumored to have a new feature.
Twitter to shutter Vine video service along with slashing workforce
Twitter, which has announced job cuts as it attempts to turn around its struggling business, announced Thursday that it is also shutting down Vine, its video sharing service.